Shielding and empowering our Kern County frontline emergency responders so they can thrive, reconnect and serve.
If you’re experiencing suicidal
thoughts or in crisis, please call
911
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
or text 988
2026 Fun with the Frontline Event
Join Shielding the Frontline, Kern County, for our fourth annual Fun with the Frontline fundraiser on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at The Horse Ranch. Enjoy local food, craft beer, wine tastings, and live first responder demonstrations in support of Mental Health Awareness and First Responder’s Month. This 21+ event runs from 6–10 p.m. Mark your calendars.
Shielding and empowering our Kern County frontline emergency responders so they can thrive, reconnect and serve.
If you’re experiencing suicidal
thoughts or in crisis, please call
911
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
or text 988

2026 Fun with the Frontline Event
Please join Shielding the Frontline, Kern County, at our fourth annual Fun with the Frontline fundraising event on Thursday, May 14, 2026. We have transitioned our fundraiser from Fall into Spring to honor both Mental Health Awareness and First Responder’s month in May.
Our 2025 Fun with the Frontline event was an outstanding success, and we are so grateful for the participation of our gracious donors, sponsors, vendors, and first responders. Fun with the Frontline will take place at The Horse Ranch from 6 to 10 p.m.
Guests will enjoy delicious tastings from local food, craft beer, and wine purveyors, who are donating their time and talents, along with live demonstrations from various Kern County first responder agencies. This is a 21-and-over event. Mark your calendars.

About Us
Who We Serve
We serve Police, Fire, Sheriff, Kern CHP, EMS, Dispatchers, Hospital ER Physicians & Nurses, District Attorney’s Office, Critical Support Staff From Above Agencies.
Donate Today
With your donation we are able to provide Kern County Frontline emergency responders and their immediate families (spouses and dependent children) confidential, behavioral health counseling through our network of culturally competent and vetted clinicians. All counseling services are completely confidential except when disclosure is required by law.


Contact Us
Phone (661) 621-2845
Email info@shieldingthefrontline.org
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About Us
Who We Serve
We serve Police, Fire, Sheriff, Kern CHP, EMS, Dispatchers, Hospital ER Physicians & Nurses, District Attorney’s Office, Critical Support Staff From Above Agencies.
Donate Today
With your donation we are able to provide Kern County Frontline emergency responders and their immediate families (spouses and dependent children) confidential, behavioral health counseling through our network of culturally competent and vetted clinicians. All counseling services are completely confidential except when disclosure is required by law.

